2023 Toyota Sienna
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 27 of 68 complaints (40%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 139 in 2022 to 68 in 2023.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,750–1,800 | 1,750–1,800 | 1,750–1,800 | 1,750–1,800 | 1,750–1,800 | |
| Combined MPG | 35–36 | 35–36 | 35–36 | 35–36 | 35–36 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 35–36 / 36 | 35–36 / 36 | 35–36 / 36 | 35–36 / 36 | 34–36 / 36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 246–253 | 246–253 | 246–253 | 246–253 | 246–253 | |
| Complaints filed | 207 | 139 | 68 | 68 | 266 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sienna have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Toyota Sienna?
Brakes: 27 of 68 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Sienna get?
EPA rates it 35–36 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Toyota Sienna?
EPA estimates $1,750–$1,800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 36 mpg (high) | 36 mpg | 36 mpg (high) | $1,750 (low) | 246 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 4WD | 35 mpg (low) | 36 mpg | 35 mpg (low) | $1,800 (high) | 253 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: · Campaign 25V877000 · Dec 18, 2025
Defect: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 25V086000 · Feb 18, 2025
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.